FIBA - Article - 19.2.2
FIBA - Article - 19.2.2
Heading: Substitution Sub Heading: Rule
"A substitution opportunity starts when:
For both teams, the ball becomes dead, the game clock is stopped and the referee has ended communication with the scorer's table.
For both teams, the ball becomes dead following a successful last free throw.
For the non-scoring team, a goal is scored when the game clock shows 2:00 minutes or less in the fourth quarter and in each overtime."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
Source & Governing Body Reference
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